Gravitation

2019 Q251 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A straight rod of length L extends from x = a to x = L + a. The gravitational force it exerts on a point mass 'm' at x = 0, if the mass per unit length of the rod is A + Bx2 , is given by :
A.
$Gm\left[ {A\left( {{1 \over a} - {1 \over {a + L}}} \right) - BL} \right]$
B.
$Gm\left[ {A\left( {{1 \over a} - {1 \over {a + L}}} \right) + BL} \right]$
C.
$Gm\left[ {A\left( {{1 \over {a + L}} - {1 \over a}} \right) + BL} \right]$
D.
$Gm\left[ {A\left( {{1 \over {a + L}} - {1 \over a}} \right) - BL} \right]$
2019 Q252 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A satellite of mass M is in a circular orbit of radius R about the centre of the earth. A meteorite of the same mass, falling towards the earth, collides with the satellite completely inelastically. The speeds of the satellite and the meteorite are the same, just before the collision. The subsequent motion of the combined body will be :
A.
in the same circular orbit of radius R
B.
such that it escapes to infinity
C.
in a circular orbit of a different radius
D.
in an elliptical orbit
2019 Q253 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A satellite is revolving in a circular orbit at a height h form the earth surface, such that h < < R where R is the earth. Assuming that the effect of earth's atmosphere can be neglected the minimum increase in the speed required so that the satellite could escape from the gravitational field of earth is :
A.
$\sqrt {gR} \left( {\sqrt 2 - 1} \right)$
B.
$\sqrt {2gR} $
C.
$\sqrt {gR} $
D.
${{\sqrt {gR} } \over 2}$
2019 Q254 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Two stars of masses 3 $ \times $ 1031 kg each, and at distance 2 $ \times $ 1011 m rotate in a plane about their common centre of mass O. A meteorite passes through O moving perpendicular to the star’s rotation plane. In order to escape from the gravitational field of this double star, the minimum speed that meteorite should have at O is - (Take Gravitational constant; G = 6.67 $ \times $ 10–11 Nm2 kg–2)
A.
2.4 $ \times $ 104 m/s
B.
1.4 $ \times $ 105 m/s
C.
3.8 $ \times $ 104 m/s
D.
2.8 $ \times $ 105 m/s
2019 Q255 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A satellite is moving with a constant speed v in circular orbit around the earth. An object of mass ‘m’ is ejected from the satellite such that it just escapes from the gravitational pull of the earth. At the time of ejection, the kinetic energy of the object is -
A.
mv2
B.
${1 \over 2}$ mv2
C.
${3 \over 2}$ mv2
D.
2 mv2
2019 Q256 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
The energy required to take a satellite to a height 'h' above Earth surface (radius of Earth = 6.4 $ \times $ 103 km) is E1 and kinetic energy required for the satellite to be in a circular orbit at this height is E2. The value of h for which E1 and E2 are equal, is
A.
1.6 $ \times $ 103 km
B.
3.2 $ \times $ 103 km
C.
6.4 $ \times $ 103 km
D.
1.28 $ \times $ 104 km
2019 Q257 JEE Advanced MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Consider a spherical gaseous cloud of mass density $\rho $(r) in free space where r is the radial distance from its center. The gaseous cloud is made of particles of equal mass m moving in circular orbits about the common center with the same kinetic energy K. The force acting on the particles is their mutual gravitational force. If $\rho $(r) is constant in time, the particle number density n(r) = $\rho $(r)/m is [G is universal gravitational constant]
A.
${K \over {6\pi {r^2}{m^2}G}}$
B.
${K \over {\pi {r^2}{m^2}G}}$
C.
${3K \over {\pi {r^2}{m^2}G}}$
D.
${K \over {2\pi {r^2}{m^2}G}}$
2018 Q258 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Suppose that the angular velocity of rotation of earth is increased. Then, as a consequence :
A.
Weight of the object, everywhere on the earth, will increase.
B.
Weight of the object, everywhere on the earth, will decrease.
C.
There will be no change in weight anywhere on the earth.
D.
Except at poles, weight of the object on the earth will decrease.
2018 Q259 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A particle is moving with a uniform speed in a circular orbit of radius R in a central force inversely proportional to the nth power of R. If the period of rotation of the particle is T, then :
A.
T $ \propto $ Rn/2
B.
T $ \propto $ R3/2 for any n
C.
T $ \propto $ Rn/2 +1
D.
T $ \propto $ R(n+1)/2
2018 Q260 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Take the mean distance of the moon and the sun from the earth to be $0.4 \times {10^6}$ km and $150 \times {10^6}$ km respectively. Their masses are $8 \times {10^{22}}$ kg and $2 \times {10^{30}}$ kg respectively. The radius of the earth is $6400$ km. Let $\Delta {F_1}$ be the difference in the forces exerted by the moon at the nearest and farthest points on the earth and $\Delta {F_2}$ be the difference in the force exerted by the sun at the nearest and farthest points on the earth. Then, the number closest to ${{\Delta {F_1}} \over {\Delta {F_2}}}$ is :
A.
$2$
B.
${10^{ - 2}}$
C.
$0.6$
D.
$6$
2018 Q261 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A body of mass m is moving in a circular orbit of radius R about a planet of mass M. At some instant, it splits into two equal masses. The first mass moves in a circular orbit of radius ${R \over 2},$ and the other mass, in a circular orbit of radius ${3R \over 2}$. The difference between the final and initial total energies is :
A.
$ - {{GMm} \over {2R}}$
B.
$ + {{GMm} \over {6R}}$
C.
${{GMm} \over {2R}}$
D.
$ - {{GMm} \over {6R}}$
2018 Q262 JEE Advanced MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A planet of mass $M,$ has two natural satellites with masses ${m_1}$ and ${m_2}.$ The radii of their circular orbits are ${R_1}$ and ${R_2}$ respectively, Ignore the gravitational force between the satellites. Define ${v_1},{L_1},{K_1}$ and ${T_1}$ to be , respectively, the orbital speed, angular momentum, kinetic energy and time period of revolution of satellite $1$; and ${v_2},{L_2},{K_2},$ and ${T_2}$ to be the corresponding quantities of satellite $2.$ Given ${m_1}/{m_2} = 2$ and ${R_1}/{R_2} = 1/4,$ match the ratios in List-${\rm I}$ to the numbers in List-${\rm II}.$

LIST - I LIST - II
P. v1/v2 1. 1/8
Q. L1/L2 2. 1
R. K1/K2 3. 2
S. T1/T2 4. 8
A.
$P \to 4;Q \to 2;R \to 1;S \to 3$
B.
$P \to 3;Q \to 2;R \to 4;S \to 1$
C.
$P \to 2;Q \to 3;R \to 1;S \to 4$
D.
$P \to 2;Q \to 3;R \to 4;S \to 1$
2017 Q263 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
The mass density of a spherical body is given by
$\rho $ (r) = ${k \over r}$ for r $ \le $ R and $\rho $ (r) = 0 for r > R,

where r is the distance from the centre.

The correct graph that describes qualitatively the acceleration, a, of a test particle as a function of r is :
A.
JEE Main 2017 (Online) 9th April Morning Slot Physics - Gravitation Question 180 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2017 (Online) 9th April Morning Slot Physics - Gravitation Question 180 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2017 (Online) 9th April Morning Slot Physics - Gravitation Question 180 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2017 (Online) 9th April Morning Slot Physics - Gravitation Question 180 English Option 4
2017 Q264 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
If the Earth has no rotational motion, the weight of a person on the equator is W. Determine the speed with which the earth would have to rotate about its axis so that the person at the equator will weigh ${3 \over 4}$ W. Radius of the Earth is 6400 km and g=10 m/s2.
A.
1.1 $ \times $ 10−3 rad/s
B.
0.83 $ \times $ 10−3 rad/s
C.
0.63 $ \times $ 10−3 rad/s
D.
0.28 $ \times $ 10−3 rad/s
2017 Q265 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
The variation of acceleration due to gravity $g$ with distance d from centre of the earth is best represented by (R = Earth’s radius):
A.
JEE Main 2017 (Offline) Physics - Gravitation Question 185 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2017 (Offline) Physics - Gravitation Question 185 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2017 (Offline) Physics - Gravitation Question 185 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2017 (Offline) Physics - Gravitation Question 185 English Option 4
2017 Q266 JEE Advanced MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A rocket is launched normal to the surface of the Earth, away from the sun, along the line joining the Sun and the Earth. The Sun is $3 \times 10{}^5$ times heavier than the earth and is at a distance $2.5 \times {10^4}$ times larger than the radius of the Earth. The escape velocity from Earth's gravitational field is ${V_c} = 11.2km\,{s^{ - 1}}.$. The minimum initial velocity $\left( {{v_s}} \right)$ required for the rocket to be able to leave the sun-earth system is closest to (Ignore the the rotation and revoluation of the earth and the presence of any other planet)
A.
${v_s} = 22\,km\,{s^{ - 1}}$
B.
${v_s} = 42\,km\,{s^{ - 1}}$
C.
${v_s} = 62km\,{s^{ - 1}}$
D.
${v_s} = 72km{s^{ - 1}}$
2016 Q267 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Figure shows elliptical path abcd of a planet around the sun S such that the area of triangle csa is ${1 \over 4}$ the area of the ellipse. (See figure) With db as the semimajor axis, and ca as the semiminor axis. If t1 is the time taken for planet to go over path abc and t2 for path taken over cda then :

JEE Main 2016 (Online) 9th April Morning Slot Physics - Gravitation Question 179 English
A.
t1 = t2
B.
t1 = 2t2
C.
t1 = 3t2
D.
t1 = 4t2
2016 Q268 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A satellite is revolving in a circular orbit at a height $'h'$ from the earth's surface (radius of earth $R;h < < R$). The minimum increase in its orbital velocity required, so that the satellite could escape from the earth's gravitational field, is close to : (Neglect the effect of atmosphere.)
A.
$\sqrt{2 g R}$
B.
$\sqrt{g R}$
C.
$\sqrt{g R / 2}$
D.
$\sqrt{g R}(\sqrt{2}-1)$
2016 Q269 JEE Mains MSQ
10 Mar 2026
An astronaut of mass m is working on a satellite orbiting the earth at a distance h from the earth’s surface. The radius of the earth is R, while its mass is M. The gravitational pull FG on the astronaut is :
A.
Zero since astronaut feels weightless
B.
0 < FG < ${{GMm} \over {{R^2}}}$
C.
${{GMm} \over {{{\left( {R + h} \right)}^2}}}$ < FG < ${{GMm} \over {{R^2}}}$
D.
FG = ${{GMm} \over {{{\left( {R + h} \right)}^2}}}$
2015 Q270 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
From a solid sphere of mass $M$ and radius $R,$ a spherical portion of radius $R/2$ is removed, as shown in the figure. Taking gravitational potential $V=0$ at $r = \infty ,$ the potential at the center of the cavity thus formed is:
($G=gravitational $ $constant$)JEE Main 2015 (Offline) Physics - Gravitation Question 188 English
A.
${{ - 2GM} \over {3R}}$
B.
${{ - 2GM} \over R}$
C.
${{ - GM} \over {2R}}$
D.
${{ - GM} \over R}$
2015 Q271 JEE Advanced Numerical
10 Mar 2026
A large spherical mass M is fixed at one position and two identical masses m are kept on a line passing through the centre of M (see figure). The point masses are connected by a rigid massless rod of length l and this assembly is free to move along the line connecting them.

JEE Advanced 2015 Paper 2 Offline Physics - Gravitation Question 14 English
All three masses interact only through their mutual gravitational interaction. When the point mass nearer to M is at a distance r = 3l from M the tension in the rod is zero for m = $k\left( {{M \over {288}}} \right)$. The value of k is
2015 Q272 JEE Advanced Numerical
10 Mar 2026
A bullet is fired vertically upwards with velocity v from the surface of a spherical planet. When it reaches its maximum height, its acceleration due to the planet’s gravity is ${\left( {{1 \over 4}} \right)^{th}}$ of its value at the surface of the planet. If the escape velocity from the planet is ${v_{esc}} = v\sqrt N $, then the value of N is (ignore energy loss due to atmosphere)
2014 Q273 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Four particles, each of mass $M$ and equidistant from each other, move along a circle of radius $R$ under the action of their mutual gravitational attraction. The speed of each particle is :
A.
$\sqrt {{{GM} \over R}} $
B.
$\sqrt {2\sqrt 2 {{GM} \over R}} $
C.
$\sqrt {{{GM} \over R}\left( {1 + 2\sqrt 2 } \right)} $
D.
${1 \over 2}\sqrt {{{GM} \over R}\left( {1 + 2\sqrt 2 } \right)} $
2014 Q274 JEE Advanced MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A planet of radius R = ${1 \over {10}} \times $ (radius of Earth) has the same mass density as Earth. Scientists dig a well of depth ${R \over 5}$ on it and lower a wire of the same length and of linear mass density 10-3 kg m-1 into it. If the wire is not touching anywhere, the force applied at the top of the wire by a person holding it in place is (take the radius of Earth = 6 $ \times $ 106 m and the acceleration due to gravity of Earth is 10 ms -2)
A.
96 N
B.
108 N
C.
120 N
D.
150 N
2013 Q275 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
What is the minimum energy required to launch a satellite of mass $m$ from the surface of a planet of mass $M$ and radius $R$ in a circular orbit at an altitude of $2R$?
A.
${{5GmM} \over {6R}}$
B.
${{2GmM} \over {3R}}$
C.
${{GmM} \over {2R}}$
D.
${{GmM} \over {3R}}$
2013 Q276 JEE Advanced MSQ
10 Mar 2026
Two bodies, each of mass M, are kept fixed with a separation $2L$. A particle of mass m is projected from the midpoint of the line joining their centres, perpendicular to the line. The gravitational constant is G. The correct statement(s) is (are)
A.
The minimum initial velocity of the mass m to escape the gravitational field of the two bodies is $4\sqrt {{{GM} \over L}} $
B.
The minimum initial velocity of the mass m to escape the gravitational field of the two bodies is $2\sqrt {{{GM} \over L}} $
C.
The minimum initial velocity of the mass m to escape the gravitational field of the two bodies is $\sqrt {{{2GM} \over L}} $
D.
The energy of the mass m remains constant.
2012 Q277 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
The mass of a spaceship is $1000$ $kg.$ It is to be launched from the earth's surface out into free space. The value of $g$ and $R$ (radius of earth ) are $10\,m/{s^2}$ and $6400$ $km$ respectively. The required energy for this work will be:
A.
$6.4 \times {10^{11}}\,$ Joules
B.
$6.4 \times {10^8}\,$ Joules
C.
$6.4 \times {10^9}\,$ Joules
D.
$6.4 \times {10^{10}}\,$ Joules
2012 Q278 JEE Advanced MSQ
10 Mar 2026
Two spherical planets P and Q have the same uniform density r, masses MP and MQ and surface areas A and 4A respectively. A spherical planet R also has uniform density r and its mass is (MP + MQ). The escape velocities from the planets P, Q and R are VP, VQ and VR, respectively. Then
A.
VQ > VR > VP
B.
VR > VQ > VP
C.
${{{V_R}} \over {{V_P}}} = 3$
D.
${{{V_P}} \over {{V_Q}}} = {1 \over 2}$
2011 Q279 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Two bodies of masses $m$ and $4$ $m$ are placed at a distance $r.$ The gravitational potential at a point on the line joining them where the gravitational field is zero is:
A.
$ - {{4Gm} \over r}$
B.
$ - {{6Gm} \over r}$
C.
$ - {{9Gm} \over r}$
D.
zero
2011 Q280 JEE Advanced MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A satellite is moving with a constant speed ‘V’ in a circular orbit about the earth. An object of mass ‘m’ is ejected from the satellite such that it just escapes from the gravitational pull of the earth. At the time of its ejection, the kinetic energy of the object is
A.
${1 \over 2}m{V^2}$
B.
$m{V^2}$
C.
${3 \over 2}m{V^2}$
D.
$2m{V^2}$
2010 Q281 JEE Advanced MCQ
10 Mar 2026

A thin uniform annular disc (see figure) of mass M has outer radius 4R and inner radius 3R. The work required to take a unit mass from point P on its axis to infinity is

IIT-JEE 2010 Paper 1 Offline Physics - Gravitation Question 12 English

A.
${{2GM} \over {7R}}(4\sqrt 2 - 5)$
B.
$ - {{2GM} \over {7R}}(4\sqrt 2 - 5)$
C.
${{GM} \over {4R}}$
D.
${{2GM} \over {5R}}(\sqrt 2 - 1)$
2010 Q282 JEE Advanced Numerical
10 Mar 2026
A binary star consists of two stars A (mass 2.2Ms) and B (mass 11Ms), where Ms is the mass of the sun. They are separated by distance d and are rotating about their centre of mass, which is stationary. The ratio of the total angular momentum of the binary star to the angular momentum of star B about the centre of mass is
2010 Q283 JEE Advanced Numerical
10 Mar 2026
Gravitational acceleration on the surface of a planet is ${{\sqrt 6 } \over {11}}g$, where $g$ is the gravitational acceleration on the surface of the earth. The average mass density of the planet is ${2 \over 3}$ times that of the earth. If the escape speed on the surface of the earth is taken to be 11 kms-1, the escape speed on the surface of the planet in kms-1 will be
2009 Q284 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
The height at which the acceleration due to gravity becomes ${g \over 9}$ (where $g=$ the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the earth) in terms of $R,$ the radius of the earth, is:
A.
${R \over {\sqrt 2 }}$
B.
$R/2$
C.
$\sqrt 2 \,\,R$
D.
$2\,R$
2009 Q285 JEE Advanced MCQ
10 Mar 2026

Column II shows five systems in which two objects are labelled as X and Y. Also in each case a point P is shown. Column I gives some statements about X and/or Y. Match these statements to the appropriate system(s) from Column II:

Column I Column II
(A) The force exerted by X on Y has a magnitude $Mg$. (P) IIT-JEE 2009 Paper 1 Offline Physics - Gravitation Question 10 English 1
Block Y of mass M left on a fixed inclined plane X, slides on it with a constant velocity.
(B) The gravitational potential energy of X is continuously increasing. (Q) IIT-JEE 2009 Paper 1 Offline Physics - Gravitation Question 10 English 2
Two rings magnets Y and Z, each of mass M, are kept in frictionless vertical plastic stand so that they repel each other. Y rests on the base X and Z hangs in air in equilibrium. P is the topmost point of the stand on the common axis of the two rings. The whole system is in a lift that is going up with a constant velocity.
(C) Mechanical energy of the system X + Y is continuously decreasing. (R) IIT-JEE 2009 Paper 1 Offline Physics - Gravitation Question 10 English 3
A pulley Y of mass $m_0$ is fixed to a table through a clamp X. A block of mass M hangs from a string that goes over the pulley and is fixed at point P of the table. The whole system is kept in a lift that is going down with a constant velocity.
(D) The torque of the weight of Y about point is zero. (S) IIT-JEE 2009 Paper 1 Offline Physics - Gravitation Question 10 English 4
A sphere Y of mass M is put in a non-viscous liquid X kept in a container at rest. The sphere is released and it moves down in the liquid.
(T) IIT-JEE 2009 Paper 1 Offline Physics - Gravitation Question 10 English 5
A sphere Y of mass M is falling with its terminal velocity in a viscous liquid X kept in a container.

A.
$\mathrm{(A)\to (T),(S);(B)\to (Q),(T);(C)\to(P),(R),(T);(D)\to(Q)}$
B.
$\mathrm{(A)\to (T),(P);(B)\to (Q),(S),(T);(C)\to(P),(R),(T);(D)\to(Q)}$
C.
$\mathrm{(A)\to (T),(Q);(B)\to (Q),(S),(T);(C)\to(P),(R),(T);(D)\to(S)}$
D.
$\mathrm{(A)\to (P);(B)\to (S),(T);(C)\to(P),(R),(T);(D)\to(T)}$
2008 Q286 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
This question contains Statement - $1$ and Statement - $2$. of the four choices given after the statements, choose the one that best describes the two statements.

Statement - $1$:

For a mass $M$ kept at the center of a cube of side $'a'$, the flux of gravitational field passing through its sides $4\,\pi \,GM.$

Statement - 2:

If the direction of a field due to a point source is radial and its dependence on the distance $'r'$ from the source is given as ${1 \over {{r^2}}},$ its flux through a closed surface depends only on the strength of the source enclosed by the surface and not on the size or shape of the surface.
A.
Statement - $1$ is false, Statement - $2$ is true
B.
Statement - $1$ is true, Statement - $2$ is true; Statement - $2$ is a correct explanation for Statement - $1$
C.
Statement - $1$ is true, Statement - $2$ is true; Statement - $2$ is not a correct explanation for Statement - $1$
D.
Statement - $1$ is true, Statement - $2$ is false
2008 Q287 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A planet in a distant solar system is $10$ times more massive than the earth and its radius is $10$ times smaller. Given that the escape velocity from the earth is $11\,\,km\,{s^{ - 1}},$ the escape velocity from the surface of the planet would be
A.
$1.1\,\,km\,{s^{ - 1}}$
B.
$100\,\,km\,{s^{ - 1}}$
C.
$110\,\,km\,{s^{ - 1}}$
D.
$0.11\,\,km\,{s^{ - 1}}$
2008 Q288 JEE Advanced MCQ
10 Mar 2026

A spherically symmetric gravitational system of particles has a mass density

$\rho = \left\{ {\matrix{ {{\rho _0}} & {for} & {r \le R} \cr 0 & {for} & {r > R} \cr } } \right.$

Where $\rho_0$ is a constant. A test mass can undergo circular motion under the influence of the gravitational field of particles. Its speed V as a function of distance $r(0 < r < \infty)$ from the centre of the system is represented by

A.
IIT-JEE 2008 Paper 1 Offline Physics - Gravitation Question 7 English Option 1
B.
IIT-JEE 2008 Paper 1 Offline Physics - Gravitation Question 7 English Option 2
C.
IIT-JEE 2008 Paper 1 Offline Physics - Gravitation Question 7 English Option 3
D.
IIT-JEE 2008 Paper 1 Offline Physics - Gravitation Question 7 English Option 4
2008 Q289 JEE Advanced MCQ
10 Mar 2026

STATEMENT - 1

An astronaut in an orbiting space station above the Earth experiences weightlessness.

and

STATEMENT - 2

An object moving around the Earth under the influence of Earth's gravitational force is in a state of 'free-fall'.

A.
Statement - 1 is True, Statement - 2 is True; Statement - 2 is a correct explanation for Statement - 1
B.
Statement - 1 is True, Statement - 2 is True; Statement - 2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement - 1
C.
Statement - 1 is True, Statement - 2 is False
D.
Statement - 1 is False, Statement - 2 is True
2007 Q290 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
If ${g_E}$ and ${g_M}$ are the accelerations due to gravity on the surfaces of the earth and the moon respectively and if Millikan's oil drop experiment could be performed on the two surfaces, one will find the ratio
${{electro\,\,ch\arg e\,\,on\,\,the\,\,moon} \over {electronic\,\,ch\arg e\,\,on\,\,the\,\,earth}}\,\,to\,be$
A.
${g_M}/{g_E}$
B.
$1$
C.
$0$
D.
${g_E}/{g_M}$
2007 Q291 JEE Advanced MCQ
10 Mar 2026

Some physical quantities are given in Column I and some possible SI units in which these quantities may be expressed are given in Column II. Match the physical quantities in Column I with the units in Column II and indicate your answer by darkening appropriate bubbles in the 4 $\times$ 4 matrix given in the ORS.

Column I Column II
(A) GM$_e$M$_s$
G - universal gravitational constant,
M$_e$ - mass of the earth,
M$_s$ - mass of the Sun
(P) (volt)
(coulomb)
(metre)
(B) ${{3RT} \over M}$
R - universal gas constant,
T - absolute temperature,
M - molar mass
(Q) (kilogram)
(metre)$^3$
(second)$^{-2}$
(C) ${{{F^2}} \over {{q^2}{B^2}}}$
F - force,
q - charge,
B - magnetic field
(R) (metre)$^2$
(second)$^{-2}$
(D) ${{G{M_e}} \over {{R_e}}}$
G - universal gravitational constant,
M$_e$ - mass of the earth
R$_e$ - radius of the earth
(S) (farad)
(volt)$^2$
(kg)$^{-1}$

A.
(A)→(P), (Q); (B)→(R), (S); (C)→(R), (S); (D)→(R), (S)
B.
(A)→(P); (B)→(R), (S); (C)→(R), (S); (D)→(R)
C.
(A)→(P), (Q); (B)→(S); (C)→(R), (S); (D)→(S)
D.
(A)→(Q); (B)→(R), (S); (C)→(S); (D)→(R), (S)
2006 Q292 JEE Advanced MCQ
10 Mar 2026

A system of binary stars of masses $m_{\mathrm{A}}$ and $m_{\mathrm{B}}$ are moving in circular orbits of radii $r_{\mathrm{A}}$ and $r_R$, respectively. If $\mathrm{T}_A$ and $\mathrm{T}_B$ are the time periods of masses $m_A$ and $m_B$ respectively, then

A.

$\frac{\mathrm{T}_{\mathrm{A}}}{\mathrm{T}_{\mathrm{B}}}=\left(\frac{r_{\mathrm{A}}}{r_{\mathrm{B}}}\right)^{\frac{3}{2}}$

B.

$\mathrm{T}_{\mathrm{A}}>\mathrm{T}_{\mathrm{B}}$ if $\left(r_{\mathrm{A}}>r_{\mathrm{B}}\right)$

C.

$\mathrm{T}_{\mathrm{A}}>\mathrm{T}_{\mathrm{B}}$ if $\left(m_{\mathrm{A}}>m_{\mathrm{B}}\right)$

D.

$\mathrm{T}_{\mathrm{A}}=\mathrm{T}_{\mathrm{B}}$

2005 Q293 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
The change in the value of $g$ at a height $h$ above the surface of the earth is the same as at a depth $d$ below the surface of earth. When both $d$ and $h$ are much smaller than the radius of earth, then which one of the following is correct?
A.
$d = {{3h} \over 2}$
B.
$d = {h \over 2}$
C.
$d = h$
D.
$d = 2\,h$
2005 Q294 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Average density of the earth
A.
is a complex function of $g$
B.
does not depend on $g$
C.
is inversely proportional to $g$
D.
is directly proportional to $g$
2005 Q295 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A particle of mass $10$ $g$ is kept on the surface of a uniform sphere of mass $100$ $kg$ and radius $10$ $cm.$ Find the work to be done against the gravitational force between them to take the particle far away from the sphere (you may take $G$ $ = 6.67 \times {10^{ - 11}}\,\,N{m^2}/k{g^2}$)
A.
$3.33 \times {10^{ - 10}}\,J$
B.
$13.34 \times {10^{ - 10}}\,J$
C.
$6.67 \times {10^{ - 10}}\,J$
D.
$6.67 \times {10^{ - 9}}\,J$
2004 Q296 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
If $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity on the earth's surface, the gain in the potential energy of an object of mass $m$ raised from the surface of the earth to a height equal to the radius $R$ of the earth is
A.
${1 \over 4}mgR$
B.
$2mgR$
C.
${1 \over 2}mgR$
D.
$mgR$
2004 Q297 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A satellite of mass $m$ revolves around the earth of radius $R$ at a height $x$ from its surface. If $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the earth, the orbital speed of the satellite is
A.
${{g{R^2}} \over {R + x}}$
B.
${{gR} \over {R - x}}$
C.
${gx}$
D.
${\left( {{{g{R^2}} \over {R + x}}} \right)^{1/2}}$
2004 Q298 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
The time period of an earth satellite in circular orbit is independent of
A.
both the mass and radius of the orbit
B.
radius of its orbit
C.
the mass of the satellite
D.
neither the mass of the satellite nor the radius of its orbit
2004 Q299 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Suppose the gravitational force varies inversely as the nth power of distance. Then the time period of a planet in circular orbit of radius $R$ around the sun will be proportional to
A.
${R^n}$
B.
${R^{\left( {{{n - 1} \over 2}} \right)}}$
C.
${R^{\left( {{{n + 1} \over 2}} \right)}}$
D.
${R^{\left( {{{n - 2} \over 2}} \right)}}$
2003 Q300 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
The escape velocity for a body projected vertically upwards from the surface of earth is $11$ $km/s.$ If the body is projected at an angle of ${45^ \circ }$ with the vertical, the escape velocity will be
A.
$11\sqrt 2 \,\,km/s$
B.
$22$ $km/s$
C.
$11$ $km/s$
D.
${{11} \over {\sqrt 2 }}km/s$